Players like Yusuf Özdemir
LB/LM/LWAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYusuf Özdemir's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yusuf Özdemir are Ianis Stoica, Franco Tongya, Odysseus Velanas. Doppel rates Ianis Stoica (CF Estrela Amadora) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Odysseus Velanas scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yusuf Özdemir is a dynamic left-back who excels in attacking scenarios, showcasing a knack for finishing with his impressive non-penalty goals output. While he may not dominate in creating chances or aerial duels, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in three seasons. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his goal-scoring ability makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yusuf Özdemir
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Franco Tongyasimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Scott Twinesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 86 | 86 |
| 12 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yusuf Özdemir
≈ 100% Yusuf Özdemir · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yusuf Özdemir · low reliability
≈ 100% Yusuf Özdemir · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yusuf Özdemir?
By Doppel's fit score, Ianis Stoica (CF Estrela Amadora) is the closest profile to Yusuf Özdemir, with a 86/100 overall match. Franco Tongya and Odysseus Velanas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yusuf Özdemir?
Yes. Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yusuf Özdemir?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yusuf Özdemir's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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